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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic S5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was revealed 12 years prior to the S5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic S5

 FE-5020 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S5 FE-5020 
LaunchedAugust 2020July 2009Newer by 134 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.0"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic S5

 FE-5020 S5 

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 features outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic S5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 against the S5.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and S5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and S5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S5 will render more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 Street photography information
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition (137g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
24
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography features
31
rather wide (24mm)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic S5
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-22 2020-08-14
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 31
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 pounds) 714g (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single Dual
Retail cost $160 $1,999